Saturday, October 12, 2013

Announcing the 50th tutorials celebration and a special GIVEAWAY!



"…Deck the halls with boughs of holly la la la la, la la la la…"

You are probably wondering why I'm spreading Christmas cheer in October, well, in a few days I'll be announcing a new tutorial set I created with a very good secret friend of mine, my special gift to the upcoming holidays.

I can't tell you anything about the tutorial, just yet, but I can tell you it is the most magnificent tutorial set I have ever created.
It is by far the best, most elaborate, extensive, tutorial available anywhere!

Do I have your attention? 

Well, since this is a big surprise, we decided to have a guessing contest, and the winner will win all 5 volumes of our tutorial, with unlimited on line access to all videos, files and fun!

The tutorial includes over 40 final projects, 29 easy to follow videos, 14 hours of step-by-step content and a gallery of over 250 photos for close observation and multiple viewed angles of each project!

Wait till you see it!

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So what do you need to do in order to participate and have a chance to win this amazing prize?

3 things....  

Check out closely the image posted on top of this post. 
Thank You! The contest is closed!
Enter our Flower Academy garden!

1. Guess what you think our tutorial is about or what you think you see in the photo and write your guess in the comment section (psssstt... you can peek and see what others wrote...)

2. Write your e-mail in your response, we want to send the prize to our winner!

3. If you want to share this blog post with your Facebook friends and Twitter followers you will double your chances! Press on the relevant icon on the bottom of this post to share, or "copy & paste" the post link.

That's it! You're done!

To determine who wins our fabulous prize we will hold a raffle and the winner will be announced on the blog.
Make sure you come back on October 15th 2013 to find out if you won!

Good luck!
Let the guessing begin! :)

139 comments:

  1. I think the tutorial is about getting flowers to look realistic with stamens and any kind of fruit the plant produces. presby2_at_gmail dot com

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  2. Shapes and colors of flowers, and whats inside of the flowers. felsal4@yahoo.com

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  3. Realistic and impressionistic flower middles. Love to see the tutorial when it is published.

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  4. My guess is that it will be an intricate lesson on flowers, seeds, and textures of such. My email is blessed6amore@gmail.com

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  5. Oh wow would sure love to win! My guess it's about seeds, pods and blossoms :)
    Xo from Italy Leila gom6699@yahoo.it

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  6. Flowers, organics? Pods?
    bottoc@yahoo.com

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  7. I think it is about 3D flowers and may be some fruit ;).
    ivka.zemiakova@gmail.com

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  8. I have to agree with the others, that it will be something connected with realistic flowers and I don't think it will be canes, but rather sculpted flowers. I hope it's miniatures, I'd love to learn better ways to make miniature flowers. chasinrainbows2@rocketmail.com Smiles, Sue C

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  9. How awesome, I would love to win.. Flowers of the four seasons. zelodius@aol.com

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  10. Flowers canes, flowers like sugar craft.... I dont know.... I hope it is that. Share in fbk. apuntesdelocart@gmail.com

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  11. It looks like details with clay. You have posted many gorgeous detailed flowers. I would love to be able to do that. Jerecocollie@yahoo.com

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  12. I think it's floral Christmas flowers, maybe incorporating into a Christmas wreath??

    John.westwoodhill@gmail.com

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  13. Stamens, seeds and berries in beautiful Christmassy colours in wintery backgrounds - chris4beads@gmail.com

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  14. Colors, shapes, textures? Millefiori, fruits and berries, folowers?

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  15. I see a exotic flowers of stupendous beauty! And the opportunity to learn how I too can be successful with new techniques that create exotic flowers and foliage. New ideas prompt me to ask myself "what if I ....."

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  16. My guess it that you will teach us how to create and fine tune with clay the many intricacies of beautiful flowers, with special emphasis on color and detail.

    petrinabeads2@gmail.com

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  17. My email baersu@hispeed.ch

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  18. Bouquet of sculpted blooms.
    Hobbyaholic@gmail.com

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  19. I think it is about to create flowers and pods!

    artesannus@gmail.com

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  20. I would say flower canes or flowers and pods. Thanks a lot for this great giveaway.

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  21. I think it's about flowers, seeds and warm colours...
    Maybe about Christmas ???
    clairhcp@gmail.com

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  22. I think tutorials wil be about flowers, seeds, colours, skiner blends :)

    aleksandra.zitnik@gmail.com

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  23. I believe it may be about using pastel chalks to create and color tint realistic flowers, berries, stamens and pods...hope I'm right!
    srufener@gmail.com

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  24. Seeds!

    foxinsandiego@gmail.com

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  25. Color contrast, Living fruits, flowers, Life in all its vibrant colors.

    calista48@msn.com

    Shared on Facebook and Pinterest
    I hope you get a million responses!

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  26. I think it's going to be about flowers, berries, flower centers and the skinner blend will play a part in it as well as other techniques.frogholler9@yahoo.com

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  27. My guess is designs around Christmas foliage. Plants, flowers, berries, and other things to make you home more feative for the up coming holiday.

    My email is floraduke@gmail.com

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  28. My guess is that it is 3D flowers and berries:-)
    cm.harvey@btinternet.com

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  29. Mu guess is ho to create realistic flowers and stamens,including pods and berries.
    smamabird@aol.com

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  30. A Christmas wreath of lifelike polymer clay floral creations :)

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  31. Flowers and berries for the Holidays, in 3D
    Michelemarmotte@gmail.com

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  32. Life like flowers. The colours are amazing! Thanks for the opportunity to enter the draw. You have been busy!! Sounds like the tutorials will be fun!
    effeemac AT hotmail DOT com

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  33. I really hope it is about realistic 3D flowers as I plan to specialise with Tasmanian and Australian native plants. Just working on stamens today using my background in textiles to get realistic stamens.

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  34. Organic flowers, pods, stamens in brilliant colors!
    Great job,iris! Congrats on ur success;)

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  35. Flowers, berries and pods! Love the warm colors in the pict... frickastitch@gmail.com

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  36. my email address is ceduncan@bigpond.net.au

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  37. I know it is not test tubes. Looks like lots of flowers which I love.

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  38. Flowers, seeds, leaves pods
    Craftingtime@gmail.com

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  39. Flowers, in detail, with textures, and berries, lots of red, yellow and orange shades...kitty.351@live.com

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  40. I think the tutorial includes projects on how to make realistic flowers, fruits, berries, seeds... and make different ornaments or pieces with them. My email is eleojota@gmail.com

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  41. It's Santa Clause, I can see him! edieh

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  42. I think it's about all those plants that are in relation to Christmas and how to make them in clay.

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  43. I can see dahlia, artischoke, lily, lily of the valley, hibiscus, berries, leaves, stamens. So I think the tut will be about 3D flowers to make lovely jewelry and flower objects. info@claytissimo.at

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  44. How to construct a realistic looking flower from petals to stamen. jhrosania@setel.com Thank you

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  45. it looks like a selection of 3d flower tutorials, i see lots of red, some fractal patterns, lots of details of the centre of flowers and berries. i would love to win my email is:
    laura-drew@live.co.uk

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  46. I think these tutorials includes projects on how to create flowers/flower parts through lush textures, color blending, and shapes.
    crowdogs2@yahoo.com

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  47. Ooh can't wait! My guess is sculpted flowers, seeds, berries and pods. Even if I'm not right I hope I still get a chance to win. I love your tutorials.

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  48. It looks like the whole fertilization process and production of the flower from buds to seed pods. When learning from the Master's, they taught to learn every aspect of the subject. So that is what the tutorial will show us. di7475@yahoo.com

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  49. OMG ! the tutorial sounds fab! I'm gussing flowers is the subject. I can't wait to see the full photos! and the tutorial of course.
    Sheri45@gmail.com

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  50. My guess is Holiday florals. Can't wait to see what you have in mind! Catscreations@sbcglobal.net

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  51. I think it is a Christmas Wreath with realistic looking flowers..
    gardenfever@bigpond.com

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  52. holiday gifts & decorations
    lisaspecter@yahoo.com

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  53. I think it involves mistletoe, seeds, anthers.
    stajkovic.jelena@yahoo.com

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  54. Maybe pods and seeds...natural stuff. My email is willeyword at att dot net.

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  55. I believe the tutes will be about making realistic flowers and their centers with clay. Sounds like fun! Thanks.
    sweepster49 at comcast dot net

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  56. rounds and radials, flowers and plants with textures and parts.
    brittdesign@cableone.net

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  57. Definitely related to flowers. Carolxyz@aol.com

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  58. The photos are all the centers of flowers, so perhaps it is getting in the middle of something. Cannot wait to see!!!

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  59. Flowers and their various parts, highlighting beautiful
    colors and color combinations.
    yvonnel3@hotmail.com



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  60. There are an array of colors showing the center, the most detailed part, of some extraordinary flowers. I have only moments ago discovered your work so my guess may be far from the mark. Let's say getting to the heart of things or making things realistic. okililmummy (at) gmail (dot) com

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  61. OH YAY!!!... skipping_rock_studio@yahoo.com sees FLOWERS!!! lovely flowers. Mums, Lilies, Lilacs etc. bright and colorful. Spring in Bloom.

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  62. Gorgeous, vibrant 3D flowers with all their many parts - stamens, pistals, and colors, colors, colors!!!!!!!!!!
    polymer clay queen at gmail dot com.

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  63. clay christmas ribbion and makeing flowers or i coould wrong but it something to do that ty fo r the great giveaway
    darla dda1@cableone.net

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  64. Defnitely looks like 3 d sculpted flowers with stamens. Also some holly berries and mistletoe. Thanks for the giveaway. would love to win.

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  65. I think it will be about creating centrepiece flower bouquets that can be used to brighten up any Christmas table. And because they're made of polymer clay you can keep them for decorations around the house all year round! Yay! sarahc_r@hotmail.com

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  66. Im guessing making complex flowers and seeds? Would soo love to add this to my tute library. Good luck everyone. thebluelapis1@yahoo.com

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  67. Are you pollen my leg? A little seedy, but berry, berry funny. That's my story and I''m stamen with it.
    Arlene waytogrow1@shaw.ca

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  68. Amazing! I love your work. Your tutorials are top notch. Keep up the good work!

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  69. My guess is the tutorial is something magnificent with beautiful flowers! msamjan@gmail.com

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  70. It is about realistic flower nackeless. Un tuto pour faire des colliers fleurs realistes. annabelle.sureau@gmail.com

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  71. 3D flowers to decorate the tree, wrath and dinner table decoration. Can't wait ! :) Dovers@Gmail.Com

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  72. How beautiful and truly inspirational, well done! We are all looking forward to seeing the tutorials.
    I would say flowers and pods that are going to add a splash of color to every occasion. Jewelsbycc.ie@gmail.com

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  73. Realistic flowers to decorate the table
    pcs-silverclay@hotmail.nl

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  74. flores y plantas, orquídeas, bayas silvestres.... silviabori@hotmail.com

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  75. It has to be flowers and fruits. inmag1971@hotmail.com

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  76. how to make christmas dekoration with a lot of diferent flowers
    beasabine@hotmail.com

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  77. I think tutorial could be about flowers and seeds cane.
    giusmaochris@libero.it

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  78. berries and blooms :)
    mandira.ashok@gmail.com

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  79. The results are so close to the nature that you must have felt the Love and Joy of creating.
    mulder011@planet.nl

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  80. I think the tutorials are about sculpting flowers and seeds ie; chrysanthanum, Lilly, holly, roses etc, perhaps for use as table decoration, wreaths, and even Christmas tree ornaments. Can't wait!
    lanadillon2@hotmail.com

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  81. Nature around us, it's about 3d-flowers, using paints and textures.
    pteixido@tecnos.cat

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  82. I think complex flowers, pods and seeds.
    nilisherill(at)gmail(dot)com

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  83. I think the tutorials are about some flower canes- very realistic and with many details. They could be also about some seeds or berries canes. And they will show how to use canes to make great and orginal jewelry, maybe some bracelets or necklaces :).

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  84. Congratulations!!I think it's about realistic flowers,blooms and organic nature!! coldstardust@yahoo.com

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  85. Stamens!! That would be a great tutorial!

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  86. Creating a lasting bouquet that never has to be watered, will never lose it's beautiful petals, will never fade. Fresh polyflowers any time of year! Kris@gillspier.com

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  87. "Le coeur des fleurs" En tout cas il me tarde de le découvrir !!!
    menoya.home.leblog@gmail.com
    et je mets l'info sur mon blog :)

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  88. Congrats on your 50th tutorial! I'm totally taken by the gorgeous colors that mother nature provides us! The beauty & intricacy of the seed pods & all of the wonderful details in the leaves! I think that your tutorial will be about color & the intricate details of nature! The photo reminds me of spring in all it's glory!

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  89. It sure looks like a poinsettia and mistletoe to me and I love it already. It looks gorgeous. Can't wait to see it. Thanks Iris, you are very generous.

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  90. I am going to say, how to sculpt holly, flowers or how to blend colors similar to those shown in the photo. ( Does the flower-seed picture in the middle far right look like polymer or is it just me?) The colors in the photos are gorgeous! I feel inspired all ready! aislin.saoirse@gmail.com

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  91. flowers and fruits. Thank you. lengelsmarx@gmail.com

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  92. Would LOVE to be the lucky winner. I'm guessing flower canes & sculpted pods. Learning how to blend, combine, re-combine, and construction. A little "design" thrown in the beginning and assembly at the end. -Marlene
    arteveryday(at)msn(dot)com

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  93. I think it looks like one of Lindly's color inspiration collages ;-) Could that possibly be your super secret collaborator??

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  94. Beautiful photos. I'm guessing holiday flowers and plants. Would love to win so I can learn how to do this! donnabenoit@hotmail.com

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  95. I think its a holiday themed floral 3-d!! ocean@wyndsongdesigns.com

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  96. Just like most of the post say I think it is flowers fruit and Christmas decorations ,Beautiful !

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  97. Lots of Christmas inspiration with the flowers of the poinsettia and mistletoe and lilies. Would love to be the recipient of your collection of tutorials as you are such a wonderful instructor. Ladyartist05 @ gmail.com

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  98. http://www.magictoscana.de/
    Think it's all about nature: Flowers, seeds, pods, fruits, plants, berries, blossoms, veggies, colors and textures.

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  99. This looks like the life cycle of flowers from seeds to mature flower to berries. It is about realistic canes and sculpting petals and stamens and color and texture. aftermidnightars@aol.com

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  100. Oh, I wow would love to win! My guess it's 3D Flowerlicious! nena@katherine.rs
    Now on my way to tweet and share on FB.

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  101. personalmente creo que se trata de un tutorial sobre elementos naturales, tanto plantas, flores,imitación de colores, formas aspecto....para si poder realizar centros florales, ramos de flores, tanto para adornar las mesas en navidad, como qualquier otro evento.
    mi correo es natcelo@gmail.com

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  102. I think that tutorial is about lifelike flowers from polymer clay. adubajic@gmail.com

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  103. I also go with realistic looking flowers. :-) Curious what it will be.

    This is my email-address:

    ursula @ ursulamarkgraf . com

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  104. Just tweeted. :-)

    xox,

    Ursula

    ursula @ ursulamarkgraf . com

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  105. 3D flowers, possibly seeds. Could even be used for Xmas wreaths? 3circlestudio@gmail.com

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  106. Hi I think it is about pods, stamens and seasonal flowers.i would be thrilled beyond words to win, have been an admirer for ages and would love to spread the word in Ireland of your work. Smjmurphy59@gmail.com

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  107. WOW! I'm so happy to see so many of you participating and excited about the new tutorial,
    Keep it up guys!
    Some of you are on the spot, keep up the guessing and don't forget to share on Facebook to double your chances!

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  108. Well my guess would be a class of micro sculpting the intriguing stems of colorful flowers. The textures of them and their color combinations.
    nicolaoumaria82@hotmail.com
    many kisses from Cyprus
    your work is always full of imagination and your own invention of creating things your way!!!

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  109. Detailed Christmas flowers that double as gift bows/decorations? aquaticember06@gmail.com

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  110. I guess the tutorial is about getting flowers to look realistic and colorful.
    josephinesupplies@hotmail.ca

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  111. Flowers and seeds... annod123@comcast.net

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  112. Would guess it's about stamen. Love to win!
    jojobean2020@gmail.com

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  113. I think it has to do with learning about COLOR and using it for 3D real life flowers, pods or even using color in liquid polymer and painting.
    kcsews4@yahoo.com

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      kcsews4@yahoo.com

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  114. I see pistils, petals of flowers and berries.
    Thank you for this game, I pass on my blog fafabulles.canalblog.com
    fabienne.lavergne@club-internet.fr

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  115. Skinner blends - beautiful flowers with realistic centres just begging to be smelt and touched. chrisalis15@bigpond.com

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  116. Stamens and pistils and berries and fabulous colours!
    bonnie8378@gmail.com

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  117. I think your new tutorials may be about a flower and berries tutorials for realistic christmas wreaths or table decorations - they're all fab anyway - sherrilo@mail.com.

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  118. I think the tutorial is about flower parts and centers. Email address is bonsaikathy@gmail.com

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  119. I think the new tutorial is about the the way flowers are built, with stamens, seeds and pistils, and maybe the result of pollination; fruits, nuts and berries.
    rabj-nil@online.no
    Randi Bjørg Bystrøm

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  120. I think it's about how to sculpt realistic flowers with fine colors, textures ..

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  121. Realistic flowers with thick petals and pistils... :)
    otherside83@gmail.com

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  122. growing, seeding, texture, flowers, color, shape and form. Different objects living together in peaceful harmony. Sidneydog63@gmail.com

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  123. I think it'll be realistic fruits and flowers. wendywestby (at) aol.co.uk

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  124. The tutorial is about flowers...I can see plenty of closeups of stamens and petals there. Perhaps floral decorations for Christmas? bryony.mackenzie(at)gmail.com

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  125. Exotics flowers for a next tutorial ?
    cacophonie@neuf.fr
    Cacofim' : http://cacofim.canlblog.com/

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  126. oh what fun can be had!! kimmerben@yahoo.com

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  127. I think it will be a Nativity Scene, with the Holy Family, the shepherds, the animals, the 3 Kings, the angels, the stable, the stars....... can you imagine!! geniesjewels@gmail.com

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  128. I think it's about realistic flowers. roblescs@gmail.com

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  129. shared in on fb! info@claytissimo.at

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  130. As most people said, it looks as if the theme is flowers. Since there are a lot of closeups it might focus on making the details, such as the petals and the stems. Dunno if I'm still in time for the guessing contest though :3
    ellis_dream@hotmail.com

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  131. Posting on behalf on Laura Hofherr -
    I think your new tutorial will be on how to make any color you want.

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